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No. 25 BYU defeats Omaha 108-67 at Marriott Center

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No. 25 BYU defeats Omaha 108-67 at Marriott Center
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No. 25 BYU defeated Omaha 108-67 at the Marriott Center on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Six BYU players scored in double figures during the victory, which included a 31-0 advantage in fast break points.

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  • No. 25 BYU defeated Omaha 108-67 at the Marriott Center on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
  • Six BYU players scored in double figures, including Robert Wright III with 19 points.
  • BYU outscored Omaha 31-0 in fast break points.
  • The Cougars' starting five all scored in double figures for the second straight game.

No. 25 BYU defeated Omaha 108-67 at the Marriott Center on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, with six players scoring in double figures. The Cougars displayed high-scoring efficiency, outscoring the Mavericks 31-0 on fast break points during the game.

All five BYU starters finished with double figures, marking the second consecutive game the team achieved that feat. Robert Wright III led the scoring with 19 points on 8 of 11 shooting from the field. Tyler Betsey contributed 18 points, shooting 6 of 8 from the three-point line.

Collin Chandler also scored 18 points, adding four rebounds and five assists. Freshman Bruce Branch III totaled 17 points and six rebounds, while Jaxon Kohler added 11 points and seven boards. Jake Wahlin provided 10 points and two blocks coming off the bench.

The Cougars established an early lead, jumping to a 16-4 advantage in the first five minutes, fueled by four three-pointers. BYU held a 56-30 advantage at the half and maintained a lead that reached as high as 44 points during the second half.

Khadim Mboup led the team with eight rebounds, and Brooks Bahr tied Chandler with five assists. Freshman Dean Rueckert made his Marriott Center debut with two points and four rebounds, while 7-foot-1 freshman Petar Ostojic scored a late three-pointer. Brody Kozlowski also recorded his first point since January of 2025.

BYU head coach Kevin Young noted that the game was an opportunity to see many players in action, stating it was a good night for team chemistry. Young also highlighted the team's performance in transition, noting the 31-0 fast break point advantage was remarkable.

BYU (2-0) is scheduled to host Queens University at the Marriott Center on Tuesday.

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